Local 616

As part of the Lowcountry Local’s “Eat Local Challenge” I am drinking my way through Charleston’s local inebriating options. Here is my report from The Cooper River Bridge Run Weekend.

Bartenders have an unspoken oath: Don't talk poorly of bars where you don't work. It's unbecoming. Well luckily I've always thought that was a dumb rule. Corporate bars are garbage. Spending a half million dollars to create a "dive" bar is a joke. There are maybe 10 bars I like in Charleston. And I frequent less than that. One of those bars that I do frequent is The Recovery Room.

Check out 10 of our favorite downtown places to beat the heat with a cold drink for happy hour.

Grit-worthy Charleston events 3/6–3/8. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

From its original conceptualization as a craft beer bar to its realization as Charleston's premier brewpub and upscale-casual eatery, co-owners of Edmund's Oast Scott Shor and Rich Carley have a lot to be proud of.

Local 616 owner Dwayne Mitchell, recently voted Charleston's best bartender, speaks out on how we hook up.

Grit-worthy events 1/30–2/1. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Grit-worthy events 1/9–1/11. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Your guide to the best fuss-free, no-hassle New Year's Eve events in Charleston. Oh yeah, and no cover charge at the door.